Talent turnover isn’t simply about losing one person. It’s about losing a significant amount of knowledge and potential. In a study on workplace satisfaction, 75% of workers reported that their immediate boss was the most stressful part of their job. And that stress has a cost. While your best workers may be attracted to the company mission,…
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Tipping Fatigue is Real Tipping, traditionally a token of gratitude or satisfaction towards service, has recently experienced some culture shocks. It’s now common practice to be prompted to tip before the service has been rendered or even in an online transaction that involves zero human interaction. As tipping opportunities multiply, our readiness to tip has,…
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You are invited to participate in the development of tomorrow’s leaders by playing a role in Leadership Westmoreland, the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce’s leadership development program. A cohort of approximately 20 professionals will begin their 9-month leadership development journey in September 2024 with a retreat setting the stage for a series of monthly sessions.…
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You know the drill. Click “join meeting,” watch the webcam flicker on, and hope the faces you’re staring at feel more enthusiastic than you. How is it that 87% of workers report wanting work-from-home flexibility yet most of us dread virtual meetings? And what’s the cost of boring meetings? Employee disengagement, lost productivity, and poor workplace satisfaction.…
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Case for a Four Day Work Week If you’ve ever felt trapped at your desk on a Friday, anxiously watching the clock until the weekend arrives, you’re not alone. The four-day work week is like a mythical land of increased productivity, reduced burnout, and better work-life balance. But what if this utopia could be a…
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ID Theft and Mitigation of Risk With the widespread acceptance of the remote work environment, identity theft has become a greater concern than perhaps ever before. In spite of heightened levels of awareness and implementation of improved technologies aimed at prevention and protection, identity theft continues to increase at an alarming rate, putting both employees…
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The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce is extremely proud to select New Century Careers as the Chamber Champion for the month of February . New Century Careers was established as a nonprofit organization in 1999. Since then, New Century Careers has strived to grow the skills of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s manufacturing workforce to improve the lives…
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The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce was proud to select Action for Animals Humane Society for the Non-Profit organization for the month of February. Founded in 1983, Action For Animals Humane Society (AFA) is a 501c3 non-profit, non-government funded, no-kill shelter that keeps animals free from the threat of unwarranted euthanasia. We rescue and provide…
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Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce’s Inaugural Roundtable Sparks Insightful Dialogue on Regional Growth The Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce recently convened its inaugural Roundtable discussion for 2024, marking a significant milestone in fostering collaboration among diverse business leaders, board members, and stakeholders. The event aimed to facilitate an open exchange of concerns and ideas, not confined…
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The Cost of Employee Turnover The Great Resignation touched a lot of employers not so long ago. As people reprioritized where and how they wanted to work, if their employers couldn’t meet their expectations, they simply left. This may not have seemed like a terrible thing for the employee. After all, they found places…
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